Reims 
Milan 
- 22 February
- 100+ views
AC Milan join list of clubs trying to sign Folarin Balogun
AC Milan have expressed their interest in signing Arsenal’s young star, Folarin Balogun, and they are not alone as Mikel Arteta praises the young forward.
Will Folarin Balogun leave Reims and join Milan?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Milan's pursuit of Folarin Balogun reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Milan has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Folarin Balogun (24).
- Milan has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Folarin Balogun.
- Folarin Balogun is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Milan squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Noah Okafor, Luka Jović)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Rafael Leão, Noah Okafor)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Rafael Leão, Noah Okafor)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourAlternatives of Milan
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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70.2
71.0
|
Paulinho |
 Toluca
|
€4.6M |
|
70.2
72.1
|
Giacomo Raspadori |
 Atalanta
|
€25.1M |
|
69.7
71.5
|
Vangelis Pavlidis |
 Benfica
|
€38.6M |
|
68.8
73.9
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€22.8M |
|
68.7
69.0
|
Ayase Ueda |
 Feyenoord
|
€17.3M |
|
68.5
77.0
|
Emmanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
|
€28.8M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Luka Jović |
 AEK
|
€5.3M |
|
68.4
75.7
|
Gift Orban |
 Verona
|
€12.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 13-02-2026 | Report | |
| Benoît Badiashile | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Min-jae Kim | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan Aké | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Andriy Lunin | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Javi Guerra | 10-11-2025 | Report | |
| José María Giménez | 24-10-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 66.7
Pot: 72.5
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€20M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18M – €22M
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Who is Folarin Balogun?
Folarin Balogun (USA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 24 years old (2001/07/03) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Folarin Balogun has also been used as a mobile striker and as a pressing forward.
Folarin Balogun's current transfer value is between €18M and €22M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.
Folarin Balogun latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
